Words or phrases that annoy you

Flyonthewall

Pollycat wrote: »

I only ever say 'you're welcome' to someone when they thank me if I really mean it.

I say it quite often when someone thanks me for a gift I've given to them.

Yeah, I'm sure many do. If I said it myself I'd mean it too. If saying it in person you can usually tell how someone means it.

It does, especially in writing, have the possibility of being taken or meant differently though.

pollypenny

Gloomendoom wrote: »

I'm the exact opposite. I've never heard anybody say thing.

Thing doesn't sound correct, nor does it make sense.

This source acknowledges the alternative use of "thing" but suggests that it is the result of "think" being misheard.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/have_another_think_coming

I'm in the 'another think coming' camp, too, as it's simply playing with words. It means 'think again' and the grammar is irrelevant here.

And that's from an English teacher. (Retired)

jackieblack

Pollycat wrote: »

Apparently it's just a variation of BFF.

So what is the second B?
(Assuming we're using the Best Friends Forever version, rather than the alternative )
Best B........ Forever :huh:

Flyonthewall

jackieblack wrote: »

So what is the second B?
(Assuming we're using the Best Friends Forever version, rather than the alternative )
Best B........ Forever :huh:

Best Buddies Forever?

Flyonthewall

pollypenny wrote: »

I'm in the 'another think coming' camp, too, as it's simply playing with words. It means 'think again' and the grammar is irrelevant here.

And that's from an English teacher. (Retired)

It's become relevant in the sense of it's part of the reason it has continued as thing. It's still irrelevant in terms of what it means.

NBLondon

Flyonthewall wrote: »

I often feel rather awkward in them situations though, especially if people keep thanking me over and over.

I get that sometimes at work. Over-effusive thanks for doing something which is part of my job. I mean it's nice to be acknowledged (not taken for granted) but "Thanks for that" is usually enough. If I've gone out of my way to prioritise your task over someone else's or done something extra - great but some people feel the need to then tell me that I'm being really helpful and it was just what they wanted... when "it" is the spreadsheet that I send them every month, in the same way at the same time, because it's my job to create that spreadsheet. I'm finding myself trying to make a joke by saying "It's OK - I get paid for doing it..."

London_Town

I can't stand the way the word "sad" has been hijacked as "youth speak". It should refer to an unhappy event or mood, not having age inappropriate trainers on.

Flyonthewall

London_Town wrote: »

I can't stand the way the word "sad" has been hijacked as "youth speak". It should refer to an unhappy event or mood, not having age inappropriate trainers on.

Well technically it still is referring to an unhappy event.

For that example, "why would you wear them trainers, they're kids trainers! That's sad." It's sad for them because they've got to walk around feeling unhappy (or not as happy as they were) because their friend looks an idiot in kids trainers and that reflects on them.

"Them trainers are sad" or something along them lines would have the same meaning, it's just worded stupidly.

Edit to add: It can also refer to the other person being sad. e.g. "You wore the wrong trainers? That's sad" because they think/know the other person is unhappy at having accidentally wore the wrong trainers.

Peter333

Flyonthewall wrote: »

I've replied with "no problem" and I'm sure I've replied with "anytime". Not sure I've ever said "you're welcome, any time", although I might have done. It takes longer to write though

I often feel rather awkward in them situations though, especially if people keep thanking me over and over. I guess just saying "no problem" is also my way of saying "stop thanking me, I wouldn't have done it if I wasn't happy to, it's fine. Moving on!" rather than "you're welcome, glad I could help out, anytime, I know it meant a lot to you and you really are welcome" because that can cause the situation to continue and I don't want that lol.

I mean, it's nice to know people are grateful and that they thank you and all, but once is enough. I don't like to stand there awkwardly, attempting to keep smiling while they go on and on, constantly thanking me.

Although I guess for words that annoy me, I can add constant use of thanks/thank you to the list :rotfl:

I hate over politeness too!

Be polite and courteous yes, but not overly polite, because it just comes across as fake.

One of my pet hates is when you go to a checkout and they say 'sorry to keep you waiting!' No. You're not. You don't CARE, you say it because you are told to say it by your bosses!

I mean, I have even had them say it when I have not even been waiting. Force of habit, told to say it, whatever. They don't mean it.

But yes, someone thanking me over and over and over just grates on me.

As I said, it sounds fake - and insincere.

pendragon_arther

Flyonthewall wrote: »

I say no problem. The reason is because the other person acts like something may have been an issue or they've put me out in some way and I don't feel they have so I say "no problem" because it wasn't an issue. I suppose to reassure them it was fine to ask and in the hope that they won't feel bad asking again in the future.

"You're welcome" can be taken as you're just being polite but maybe didn't really want to do it or that this one time is fine, but don't ask again. Course, it may be that you feel that way in which case "you're welcome" is a much better response lol.

Fair enough, but I suppose it depends in what situation or context it's used. If I go to a restaurant and the serving staff say no problem that's when I get irritated. For your input: no problem.